INCORRECT
I tested my 3TB My Book tonight …
Background First…
Bought the 3TB My Book from Aussie Retailer “OfficeWorks” as it was “On Special”
I only needed “Basic Storage” so after unpacking the HDD i did a quick format (deleting any software or files that WD put on these things)
So to clarify
i have NEVER installed ANY Security Software or Created a Password for this drive
Lets Begin … (photos) “click and zoom on the image”
http://s33.postimg.org/a9xcq9dq7/CONFIRMED.jpg
The Drive and it’s contents are NOT readable in Windows Explorer
The Drive is only recognized in Disk Management … to which the only option is to “Initialize” the disk … thus formatting it and wiping any data.
Again … from reading many posts … the HDD Encrpytion is on the USB Logic Board Connector, and it’s Always “Active”
Don’t believe me ? do actually what i did above and see if you have access to your Data.
P.S. Put the 3TB drive back in the My Book enclosure … and the data appears in Windows Explorer again 
